Australians may not see cheaper fuel for weeks despite Labor’s excise cuts

Flow-on effect will depend on how quickly service stations sell more expensive fuel, experts warn, leaving Easter travel plans up in the air

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Welcome to the glittering Gold Coast, Australia.

#goldcoast #queensland #australia #surfersparadise #travel

In solidarity with #Queensland

From the River to the Sea.  

(and by golly I miss the 80s)

#auspol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWNb8UeXnZo

John Farnham - Two Strong Hearts

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Hey #Brisbane, #Queensland folks, if you're not already aware, it's super important that you make submissions to the SDIWC committee to oppose the 10km/h speed limit for ebikes, requirement to have a driver's licence, and more. See more at Space4cyclingbne or CBD BUG Facebook pages, or from Bicycle Queensland. If you need some starter ideas, here's the letter to my MP in response to the inquiry the bill's based on (some details have changed but the bulk is still correct):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--PuQrV0eUgfg0cUh0MQtAcvsJhYbTOTOjpmHvUgisk/edit?usp=drivesdk
Ebike law Letter public

26th March 2026 Ronny Reader CEO, Company Name 123 Address St Anytown, ST 12345 Dear MP I am writing to share my strong disagreement with aspects of the proposed changes to laws regarding ebike licensing. I ride an analogue bike currently, but would like the option to purchase an ebike for com...

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Brisbane artist contacted by police over works that allegedly violate new Queensland hate speech laws
By Catie McLeod

James Hillier, known as Nordacious, told he could face jail time for some of his designs made in support of Palestine

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/28/nordacious-james-hillier-removes-artworks-queensland-police-hate-speech-laws-ntwnfb

#Queensland #Australianews #Australianpoliceandpolicing #CatieMcLeod

Brisbane artist contacted by police over works that allegedly violate new Queensland hate speech laws

James Hillier, known as Nordacious, told he could face jail time for some of his designs made in support of Palestine

The Guardian
A major manhunt is active in Queensland after Nathan Kendrick escaped from Palen Creek Correctional Centre. The 35-year-old was serving time for aggravated robbery. #Queensland #News #Breaking
https://blazetrends.com/nathan-kendrick-manhunt-armed-robber-escapes-palen-creek-jail-in-queensland/?fsp_sid=205276
Nathan Kendrick manhunt: Armed robber escapes Palen Creek jail in Queensland

A major manhunt is underway across Queensland following the escape of a violent offender from the Palen Creek Low Security Correctional Centre. Nathan

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Was in Queensland only for months.
And looked in awe at what historic cyclones had done to landscapes.

So I went shopping last night and this afternoon
And found the supermarkets very quiet. Shelves full.
Bottle-shops the same.

Bought a few beers as a precaution because I'm sure that's what Queenslanders would do.

Perthlings seem to have forgotten the tail of Cyclone Alby coming through in 1978.
#Perth #WA #Queensland